CHEE/CIVE/INDE 1331 COMPUTING FOR ENGINEERS Fall 2013 Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Thursday, December 19, 2013

3 Objectives Acquire training in the computing environment for producing well-documented, structured computer programs; apply programming tools, matrix arithmetic, spreadsheets, symbolic algebra, to develop the ability to solve engineering problems with computer programming, and produce quality graphical representation of results. Instructor Assistants - Lab Adrienne Harkin avharkin@uh.edu 512-791-5392 Contact by email or telephone. Ashoi Patel ashoi1992@gmail.com Sashank Kasiraju skasiraju@uh.edu 832-863-9174 N-45, Wednesday 2:00 4:00 pm Lei Liu liulei360@gmail.com Hoang Nguyen Yang Zheng gibbenergy@gmail.com zhengyanglk@hotmail.com 713-743-4378 S270 Eng Bldg 1, Friday 2:00- 3:30 pm Prof. Fouad M. Khoury fkhoury@sbcglobal.net Office hours: After class, by appointment.

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TuTh, 4:00 5:30 pm D3-W122 M 12:00 pm 2:00 pm W 12:00 pm 2:00 pm F 2:00 pm 4:00 pm F 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Textbooks Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers, 3rd Ed, William J. Palm III, McGraw-Hill, 2011. Spreadsheet Tools for Engineers Using Excel 2007 , Byron S. Gottfried , McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Prerequisites by Topic Calculus of rational functions; Derivatives and limits; Definite integrals; Numerical integration. Please see important prerequisites policy, Prerequisites under Announcements. Course Topics MATLAB: Arrays, Functions and Files; MATLAB Programming; Plotting; Model Building, Regression; Statistics; Linear Algebraic Equations; Numerical Methods for Calculus and Differential Equations. Excel: Introduction; Editing a Worksheet; Graphing; Data Analysis; Solving Equations and Integrals; Visual Basic for Applications (VBA); Creating and Executing Macros and Functions. Exams - Exam 1 - Exam 2 - Final exam Tuesday, 10/8/13 Tuesday, 11/19/13 Thursday, 12/19/13, 5 8 pm

The exams are open textbook only. No notes or any other reference material is allowed. Calculators are permitted, with no pre-set programs. Evaluation - Homework Assignments - Exam 1 - Exam 2 - Final exam Notes The universitys academic honesty policy is in effect. Students must arrange not to have any conflict with the scheduled exam dates. All students must take their exams on the scheduled dates. Students are expected to attend all classes. Problems solved in class may be used in exams. Unavoidable absence should be reported to the instructor immediately after, if not before, the absence occurs. 9/11/13 11/1/13 Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade. Last day to drop a course or withdraw with a W. 10% 30% 30% 30%

Expected Course Outcomes and Performance Criteria Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of engineering computing (a)*. Demonstrate an understanding of how computer software and hardware operate (k). Demonstrate the ability to use word processors, and presentation software (k). Demonstrate the ability to write computer programs for solving engineering problems (k). Demonstrate the ability to develop data spreadsheets and complete data analysis (k). Demonstrate an ability to use computers and operating systems (k). Demonstrate the ability to use the internet and the world wide web for learning, communicating and exchanging ideas (k).
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Lowercase letters in parentheses refer to ABET outcomes under Criterion 3 (see Appendix).

Appendix ABET Outcome, Criterion 3

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data. (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health & safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. (e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (g) an ability to communicate effectively. (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. (i) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning. (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues. (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Program-Specific Outcomes
Use chemistry and physics concepts to set up and solve chemical engineering problems Use mathematical tools to solve chemical engineering problems Select appropriate experimental equipment and techniques necessary to solve a given problem Evaluate and interpret experimental results using statistical tools and chemical engineering concepts Apply material and energy balance concepts to design a unit operation Define objectives and perform the design of an integrated chemical process under realistic constraints

Define roles and responsibilities to align with capabilities of team members and fulfill project requirements Develop and carry out a project plan through team work Translate an engineering problem into a mathematical model or other suitable abstraction Use mathematical model or other suitable abstraction to solve an engineering problem and interpret results Demonstrate knowledge of professional code of ethics. Identify ethical issues and make decisions for a chemical engineering problem. Make presentations that are factual and tailored to the audience Can communicate in writing to non-technical and technical audiences

Understand the impact of chemical engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

Recognize the importance of advanced education and development opportunities Identify, retrieve, and organize information necessary to solve open-ended problems Know the interplay between current technical and societal issues Know the recent history, current status, and future trends of chemical engineering Use modern software to solve chemical engineering problems Understand how to operate equipment relevant to chemical engineering systems